ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Solar, Inc, a leader in the full-service development, installation and financing of solar electric systems for commercial, government and residential customers, today announced that Jack Copus, commercial channel manager, is one of the first in the country to earn the new Photovoltaic (PV) Technical Sales certification through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). NABCEP’s new certification has been developed to ensure quality assurance throughout the entire sales process. This accomplishment affirms Standard Solar’s commitment to staying at the forefront of its industry and achieving measurable advantages for its customers.
“This certification is the ‘gold standard’ in our industry. This seal of approval demonstrates not only Jack’s expertise, but also Standard Solar’s attention to quality and value in all that we do,” said Michael Sloan, Vice President, Commercial, Standard Solar.
NABCEP is the most respected and well-established national certification organization for renewable energy professionals. The new PV Technical Sales certifications offer consumers a new level of confidence when they seek quotations, proposals, and energy and financial production estimates for potential solar electric projects.
To earn his NABCEP certification, Copus was required to demonstrate his knowledge on diverse subjects such as qualifying the customer; site analysis; conceptual design; financial costs, incentives, and savings; financial benefit analysis and financing; non-financial benefit analysis; performance analysis; and proposal preparation.
“One thing you can be assured of with NABCEP-Certified PV Technical Sales Professionals is that your sale won’t be their first,” said Ezra Auerbach, executive director of NABCEP. “Anyone who makes the considerable effort required to earn NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification has been required to document his/her experience and education as part of the eligibility process. They have also made a very real commitment to upholding high standards of ethical and professional practice. We are delighted to welcome Jack Copus of Standard Solar to the ranks of the industry’s new standard for sales professionals.”
Copus is also LEED AP certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
About Standard Solar
Standard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the partner of choice to make solar energy financially accessible, helping customers through financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and navigating expanded federal and state and local tax credits. Ranked the 73rd Fastest Growing Private Company in America in 2010 by Inc. magazine, and the highest-ranking renewable energy company on the list, Standard Solar is headquartered in Rockville, Md. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com
About NABCEP
NABCEP is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors consisting of volunteer representatives of the solar industry, NABCEP certificants, renewable energy organizations, state policy makers, educational institutions, and the trades. NABCEP’s mission is to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners by supporting and working closely with professionals and stakeholders in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. To learn more, visit www.nabcep.org